noun pl. scarves (skärvz), scarfs

1. a long or broad piece of cloth worn about the neck, head, or shoulders for warmth or decoration; muffler, babushka, neckerchief, etc.
2. a long, narrow covering for a table, bureau top, etc.; runner
3. a sash worn by soldiers or officials

Etymology: NormFr escarpe (OFr escharpe), a purse suspended from the neck, wallet < ML scirpa, scrippa, earlier scirpea, rush pouch or basket < L scirpeus, of rushes < scirpus, a rush, bulrush

transitive verb